3 Reasons Travel Insurance Isn’t Just For International Trips
Squaremouth explains 3 reasons travel insurance isn't just for international trips.
Reason 1 - Domestic flight delays
Many domestic travelers are all to familiar with flight delays and cancellations caused by severe weather, mechanical issues, or computer glitches.
Most travel insurance policies include the Travel Delay benefit, which covers the cost of meals and accommodations during a flight delay. Some also carry Missed Connection coverage, which can pay for new travel arrangements if a delay causes a traveler to miss a connecting flight.
Fortunately for travelers who just want this added peace of mind: these can be the cheapest form of travel insurance, and can be purchased up until the day before a trip.
Reason 2 - Expensive trips
According to sales data from squaremouth.com, travelers are spending nearly the same amount per trip on domestic trips as those traveling internationally.
In 2017, Squaremouth customers only spent an average of
Travel insurance policies with the Trip Cancellation benefit can reimburse travelers the cost of their trip if they have to cancel for several reasons, including an unexpected illness, or being unable to travel due to work or weather.
Reason 3 - High medical deductibles
Travelers taking extended vacations, like snowbirds, or more adventurous trips, like skiers or surfers, should consider purchasing a travel insurance policy in lieu of using their own health insurance.
Consumer advocate and travel columnist,
Travel insurance policies can include benefits for pre-existing conditions, hundreds of thousands of dollars in Emergency Medical coverage, and no medical deductible. Depending on the age of the traveler, this can be less expensive than paying their health insurance deductible.
*All statistics are based on travel insurance sales on squaremouth.com to
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